Quality Coordinator

• Free onsite parking and some freebies (Milk, Butter etc) to take home.
• Get access to amazing discounts for over 600 retailers through Milk Bar!
• Get access to Fitness passport for discounted gym memberships!!

We are Lactalis Australia

Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy product. And we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.  At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

About the Role

Based at our Longwarry factory, this is a fixed term opportunity for an experienced Quality Coordinator to join our team. This position is responsible for driving the site quality culture through the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the site Quality system.

This is a Monday to Friday, full-time, fixed term position.   You must also have a strong focus on quality and safety and be able to work as part of an effective team.

The key focus of this role is to lead the development and implementation of the food safety fundamentals of the site, including HACCP, customer requirements, and Quality Management systems.

Reporting to the Quality Manager your duties will include but not limited to:

• Periodical review of laboratory performance against a defined set of measures. They shall be based on but not limited to, calibration and testing accuracy, result traceability, customer service, budget compliance and continuous improvement incorporating corrective and preventative action.
• Provide technical expertise in relation to results interpretation where required.
• Investigate and assist with determining root cause of quality failures and assist with the implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure training of Laboratory staff in appropriate methods and procedures.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Undertake such surveys and projects deemed necessary to maintain recognised quality standards.
• Evaluation and inspection of plant and equipment on request and provision of professional advice.
• Provide an auditing function for the Quality Systems for the Laboratory.
• Walk-a-bout Safety and Housekeeping Audits.
• Maintenance of Laboratory Quality System.
• Ensure effective use of staff to complete daily/ monthly work schedules.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor in Food Processing or Degree or Associate Diploma in Science or Food Science or other relevant discipline is desirable.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the Food Industry / Dairy Operation.
• Experience in Quality Management Systems and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve.
• Results orientation.

By joining Longwarry, you will have access to industry leading training and career progression opportunities. With a focus on internal career advancement, global mobility and putting our people first, a career with Lactalis will be a truly rewarding experience. 

Our story:

Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.​

Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry. ​

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!

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